First off approve of any comments, the more variety, and opinions in a topic the better. Second, this kinda writing plot twist is used and was used by writers for ages some are much more clever and in this particular case it could've been implemented much more tactful but what done is done. As for jumping to the conclusion that the devs are milking the customer is fair as an opinion but accusing people with no hard evidence is childish especially since the majority of supporters for the game think otherwise and in this case, the numbers outweigh the individual and the nose dive you reffering in the story is directly attached to your emotions towards that particular incedent, the story got slower in my opinion but did not get worse you just simply lost inerest, although by this point it's pretty obvious that the game is heading to an end and I actually think this game is a great example for future devs of what they want in their game, stick by your original story but be prepared to see it trough because the development process is a long one and passion for a project dwindles over time, it's because of this reason a lot of games see no end or the ending is rushed just to get it over with or cave into the demands and just make money, but then what was the point to start something just to throw or whore it out with the exception that it was the project's core direction from the beginning, you have to have integrity and be committed to your work especially in this kinda work.